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Nine Terrorists Killed as Army Foils Attack in Egypt
North Sinai has been the stage for many terrorists attacks since the January 2011 revolution that toppled the ex-president Hosni Mubarak.
US Tanks Roll Into Germany to Bolster NATO Deterrence Against Perceived Russian Threat
Ships loaded with US tanks, self-propelled howitzers and hundreds of other fighting vehicles have arrived in a northern German port en route to Eastern Europe to bolster NATO's deterrence to possible Russian aggression.
Al Qaeda Chief Zawahiri Blasts Rival Jihadi Group Islamic State as 'Liars'
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has denounced what he said was a dishonest propaganda campaign by rival jihadist group the Islamic State against his organisation.
Armed Men Storm Prison in Southern Philippines, Freeing More Than 150 Inmates
Armed men with links to Muslim rebels stormed a prison early on Wednesday in the southern Philippines, killing a guard and freeing more than a 150 inmates, police said.
Rebels Put Peace Talks on Hold After Syrian Army Advance
The rebels said they "respected the ceasefire across the whole of Syria... but the regime and its allies have not stopped shooting and have launched major and frequent violations, notably in the (rebel) regions of Wadi Barada and Eastern Ghouta", near Dam...
Over 100 Migrants Rescued By Charity Ship in Mediterranean
Sos Mediterraneee saved over 10,000 migrants in the Mediterranean last year in more than 50 rescue operations.
US Presidential Candidates Spent $2.17 Billion During Poll Campaigns
According to a study, White House hopefuls and groups supporting them spent a total of $2.17 billion during the election campaign that Republican Donald Trump finally won.
JuD Chief Saeed Asks Pak Govt Not to Forge Friendship With India
Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief and the 2008 Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed has asked the Pakistan government to refrain from forging friendship with India.
10 More Die After Consuming Toxic Liquor in Pakistan, Toll Reaches 22
A total of 22 people have died so far, The News reported Condition of 12 others is said to be critical and they have been shifted to Allied Hospital Faisalabad.
Completion of CPEC Will Usher in Development in Balochistan: Pak Army Chief
Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday said that completion of the USD 46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would usher in a new era of development in the restive Balochistan province.
Arrest of Al-Jazeera Journalist Mahmoud Hussein Gomaa Ordered in Egypt
Egypt's general prosecutor's office ordered the arrest of an Al-Jazeera news producer for allegedly broadcasting "false news".
Will do 'All it Takes' to Ensure Israel is Unscathed by UN's Anti-settlement Resolution: Netanyahu
Israel's prime minister says he will do "all it takes" to ensure Israel is unscathed by an anti-settlement resolution passed at the United Nations last week.
China to Levy New Taxes in Bid to Strengthen Pollution Fight
China's largely rubber-stamp parliament passed a law on Sunday that will levy specific environmental protection taxes on industry for the first time from 2018, as part of a renewed focus on fighting the country's pollution woes.
Christmas Celebrated for First Time in 2 Years in IS-Liberated Iraqi Town
In an ancient Iraqi Christian town recently liberated from the Islamic State (IS) terror group, Christmas was celebrated for the first time in over two years on Saturday, a media report said on Sunday.
Queen Elizabeth Hails Unsung Heroes in Christmas Message
Queen Elizabeth II will pay tribute to inspirational unsung heroes in her Christmas Day broadcast to the Commonwealth on Sunday.
UN Israel Vote to Make Peace Negotiations 'Much Harder': Donald Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that the UN vote demanding Israel halt settlements in Palestinian territory would make a peace deal "much harder," but said it could happen anyway.
